2.3 Technological Advancements class 11th notes physical education

              Technological Advancements

 

Sport technology advancements has been the development of devices that can measure different metrics during a sport or game. There's much more to fitness technology than we see in the realm of sports equipment helping to make athletes achieve their goals. There are smart water bottles, for example, which connect to tracking devices and adjust daily water goals to match daily activity level’s. Smart headsets are also available to improve athletic performance, which help stimulate the brain and enhance the learning process in sports such as running, cycling, and swimming With so much advanced technology available within the athletic field, it's vital to know what's out there and how to get your hands on it. For sports teams and coaches especially, the world of smart and wearable sports technology is becoming a safer and more accessible arena.

 Some of the technological advancement that has been introduced is given below:

 1.Instant Replay: Instant replay is an example of the remarkable technology being used in sports today. With this technology, officials are able to slow down and reexamine what happened during a play, which provides a much-needed second perspective for controversial sports moments.

Instant replay is used in games like baseball, football, cricket, rugby, and soccer. It is even used in combat sports and mixed martial arts.

 2.Sensor Tools: Sensor tools are often used to analyze whether a goal is valid. They are also used in cases where the naked eye cannot truly tell if a ball went past the goal line or if a player committed a foul or other offense.

Different sports use varying sensor tools. For example, cricket's Hawk-eye technology analysis is used to determine if the ball smashed into the bat before it was caught.

3. Timing System: When timing a race, the stopwatch has been replaced by more accurate timing systems;  this means that differences in reaction time no longer affect the precision and consistency of racing events.

4.RFIDS Chips: This is one of the best examples of technology in sports. RFID chips are used to time Individual contestants in an event. They are tiny devices with build-in antennas that relay wireless signals to tracking stations. RFID chips are often used in long-distance races to help broadcasters and viewers track the exact location of contestants during a race.

5. Equipment Development: One of the biggest improvements in sporting tech is smart helmets.

New helmet technology offers sensor and magnet tech built-in, which is able to detect and disperse force, thus decreasing the chances of head injury.

Benefits of Technological Advancements

a. Better performance-marginal gains make the difference

b. Better medical care results in fewer injuries or faster recovery from injury

c. Feedback from coaches is more focused, objective and helpful

d. Improved kit is more comfortable, more efficient and safer

e. Part of a team, not isolated

BY: Girish Tomar( B.P.E, B.P.ED, M.P.ED)
Physical education teacher 
Shrijibaba saraswati vidya mandir